Here’s the best Kastov-74u loadout in Modern Warfare 3
Looking for the best Kastov-74u loadout in Modern Warfare 3?The Kastov-74u is one of the bestassault riflesinCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, boasting a powerful combination of mobility and high stopping power in return for some range limitations.
As such, the Kastov-74u is a great option for players looking to get up-close and personal, dealing powerful bursts as they enter the fray. Here is the best Kastov-74u build in Modern Warfare 3 currently, with all equipment choices and attachments explained.
Why use the Kastov-74u in MW3?
The Kastov-74u has surprisingly high handling speeds, making it a dream in fast, close-range combat. The major downside is the high recoil that can put players off initially. As such, we’ve chosen attachments that lower recoil, extend the magazine and increase bullet velocity to maximise its short-range potential. With this Kastov-74u loadout, you’ll be able to keep your crosshair on target while you mow down whole enemy teams in a startlingly short space of time.
TheShorttac 330mmis a fairly lightweight Barrel mod which can lower that pesky recoil, a priority for any Kastov-74u build, whilst also increasing bullet velocity. When combined with the5.45 High VelocityAmmunition, the Kastov-74u will receive a moderate boost at range and will continue to feel as responsive as possible.
The45 Round Magmay reduce the handling speed a tad, but the reward greatly outweighs the risk as the extra magazine capacity is great for dealing with multiple threats in quick succession, a necessity for close-range combat.
ThePhase-3 Gripreduces the recoil even further whilst increasing hipfire accuracy, a necessary evil for messy close-quarters circumstances. Finally, add your choice of MW3 Optics attachment. We’ve opted here for theCronen Mini Profor its simple no-fuss design.
Although the Kastov-74u packs a punch at short range, you may wish to have a longer-range weapon on hand to counteract this. Of course, the best long-range weapons in Modern Warfare 3 aresniper rifles, we recommend theSignal 50for its increased fire rate and remarkable bullet velocity, capable of those long-distance one-shot kills.
Overkill Vest, Ordnance Gloves, Running Sneakers, EOD Padding, Frag Grenade, Battle Rage.
As the Kastov-74u is best served for close encounters, we recommend equipping theOverkill Vest, so that you can have something longer ranged as another primary weapon, without losing thebootsgear slot that you otherwise would with a Gunner Vest build. Along with this, thevestcomes with a faster reload speed and the ability to reload when sprinting, perfect for a close combat build.
This also greatly frees up yourgloveoptions as you already receive the effects of the Commando and Quick-Grip gloves. For this reason, we suggest going for theOrdnance Glovesfor the ability to throw equipment further and the ability to reset the fuse timer on thrown-back grenades, something you can take advantage of if you use yourTacticalandLethalslots properly.
With speed serving as a great advantage, we recommend pairing this loadout with theRunning Sneakersfor an increase in Tac Sprint duration and a reduction of its refresh time. That way, you can zoom in and out of combat, reloading where necessary.
For your Lethal and Tactical equipment, you can’t go too wrong with theFrag Grenadeto help with crowd control over tight corners and theBattle Rageperk is great for close combatants as it grants an adrenaline rush with quicker health regen. Lastly, we’ve chosen theEOD Paddingas yourgearoption to make you spongier and more resistant to damage from non-killstreak explosives and fire.
For more Modern Warfare tips and tricks, check out our guide to thebest perksin-game for optimal loadouts.
If you want an equally powerful AR and like the Kastov range, theKastov 762is a viable option for its similar high-impact power, adaptability and effectiveness at short-range. It does suffer from the same recoil limitations, however, so if you’re looking for a more stable AR, theSTB 556is a solid option. It is made more for medium to long-range distances and has better recoil, accuracy and handling whilst still delivering high damage. Its only major drawback is a slower rate of fire compared to other ARs in Modern Warfare 3.
That rounds off our guide to the best Kastov-74u build in Modern Warfare 3. Get a better idea of the full gun meta with our list of thebest guns in Modern Warfare 3, and thebest loadouts in MW3.
